Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season - 2 Timothy 4:2

Acts 2:17 “‘In the last days, God says,

I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

your young men will see visions,

your old men will dream dreams.

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